AOP Languedoc
the large regional appellation
This appellation offers a regional overview.
It embraces a large part of the Languedoc wine region, forming a kind of common core for its myriad, and diverse, vineyard sites.
Foundation
2007
Territory
11/30/34/66
Production
7900 HA
Producers
391 independent wineries,
63 co-operatives.
Colours
Red
41%
Rosé
50%
White
9%
Main grape varieties
authorized for the reds
grenache
syrah
carignan
mourvèdre
cinsault
Main grape varieties
authorized for the rosés
grenache
syrah
carignan
mourvèdre
cinsault
Main grape varieties
authorized for the whites
grenache blanc
clairette
bourboulenc
piquepoul blanc
roussanne
marsanne
rolle
viognier
more information:
www.languedoc-aoc.comTerroir
rom a geological perspective, it is home to virtually every nuance of limestone and schist, but also gravel washed down by rivers.
The climate, too, shows some distinctive differences, primarily linked to the proximity of the sea or the uplands in the hinterland areas. Lastly, this appellation permits the use of numerous grape varieties for producing red, rosé and white wines.
History
Over the past few years, one of the priorities of the Languedoc wine authorities has been to create a three-tier hierarchy: the regional Languedoc appellation; the sub-regional appellations; and the sub-regional appellations to which vineyard site names are appended. The aim of this clearly-defined pyramid is to constantly drill down and offer increasingly specific site definition.